Grow Clay County

06/05/2026

Reminder:

🎉 Stop by today and help us welcome our new CEO, Hannah, at our Open House!

📍 517 Court St.
🕛 12:00–4:00 PM

We would love to see you there!

06/05/2026

266 GARAGE SALES have been added to the mobile map! Stay tuned for the master list and map pick-up locations!

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1FCm4K6llK_zbXWk-I8AlaZNwFa6QtWU&usp=sharing

06/03/2026

🍉 Brace yourself for a SUMMER STICKY SITUATION! 😄

The Watermelon Eating Contest is back and ready to get wild on Thursday, July 3rd at 7:30 PM at the Clay County Fairgrounds! 🍽️💥

📍 Orrin Hogan Arena
👧🧑 Open to Kids & Adult divisions
💥 FREE entry — just show up hungry!

It’s fast, messy, hilarious, and the kind of event you’ll be talking about long after the seeds are gone! 🍉😆💚

Sponsored by Ray’s Apple Market 🍎

Register HERE ⬇️:
https://forms.gle/fRB6YXa1YBx9b21S7

06/03/2026

What a great morning!

Wake Up Wednesday was hosted by Longford Water at their Clay Center office. This morning, we got a behind-the-scenes look at how labels are created and prepared to be put on bottled water, learning about the process from start to finish.

We also had the exciting opportunity to announce our 2026 Piotique Grand Marshals—Phil and Jolie Kasper! We cannot wait to see the theme they have chosen for this year’s Piotique Celebration.

Be sure to join us for our next Wake Up Wednesday on July 1 at Wilbur-Ellis!

06/03/2026

✨ The secret is out! ✨

Your 2026 Piotique Grand Marshals are...

Congratulations to this year's honorees! 🎉

06/02/2026

📢 New Office Hours!

We have updated our office hours. Check out our new schedule below and plan your visit accordingly.

We are here to help and look forward to seeing you!

06/02/2026

We will see you in the morning!

Mark your calendars for a very special Wake Up Wednesday! ☀️☕

Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd at Clay Center Longford Water location for Wake Up Wednesday as we learn more about their new label printing operation. Networking begins at 8:00 AM, followed by the program at 8:30 AM—we hope to see you there!

And don’t miss it… we’ll also be announcing the 2026 Piotique Grand Marshal(s)! 🎉

06/01/2026

Tracy and Kathryn attended the MAKO 2026 Conference back at the end of April.

06/01/2026

👶✨ Get Ready… Set… CRAWL!

It’s time for one of the cutest events of the summer — the Baby Crawl & Walk Contest! Bring your little champs to the Clay County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 3rd and watch the fun unfold! 🏁💕

🕠 Registration: 4:45-5:30 PM
💲 Entry Fee: $10 (before June 17) | $15 (after June 17)
🏁 Contest Starts: 5:45PM
📍 Orrin Hogan Arena

From first crawls to wobbly first steps (and everything adorable in between), we’re cheering EVERY little moment on! ❤️💙

Register HERE ⬇️:
https://forms.gle/FDXqay2sJceszNeg9

06/01/2026

🎉 Join us in welcoming Hannah Hasbrouck as the new CEO of Grow Clay County!

Hannah brings experience in rural economic development and strategic planning. Most recently, she served as a State Coordinator for the Kansas Main Street program, supporting 42 communities across Kansas with growth and revitalization efforts.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Technological Entrepreneurship and Management from Arizona State University, with a minor in Innovation in Society.

Outside of work, she enjoys time outdoors with her two daughters and family.

We are excited for the energy, leadership, and vision she brings to Grow Clay County—welcome, Hannah! 🌱

📍 Community members are invited to meet Hannah and learn more about her at an open house on Friday, June 5th, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Grow Clay County office in Clay Center.